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Heartland Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Normal, Illinois, Heartland Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Heartland Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Heartland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Heartland Community College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Heartland Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,810

Cost of attendance at Heartland Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,550

Cost of attendance at Heartland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at Heartland Community College received on average $5,720 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,720
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 164 32% $4,608 $755,782
Other Federal Grant 164 32% $4,831 $792,282
State Grant/Scholarships 130 25% $1,530 $198,925
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 101 19% $4,232 $427,413
Total Grant & Scholarships 248 48% $5,720 $1,418,620

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Heartland Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Heartland Community College students is 41.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

41.5%

  • asian 58.3% 7 students
  • African American 16.1% 5 students
  • white 44.6% 187 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 12 students
  • International Students 33.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 35.9% 14 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Heartland Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Heartland Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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